Surviving College 101 Drop In Workshop

In this 4 part workshop series (come to one, some or all!) will focus on learning skills to address the many challenges associated with transitioning to college (i.e. stress, relationships, independence, identity formation, and responsibility). We will also engage in dialogue about unique, covert challenges that are often overlooked, such as depression and anxiety. Our focus is to have a conversation that addresses and normalizes these concerns while utilizing coping skills and campus resources to help students navigate the college experience successfully.

1/16- Finding your Authentic Self- Students will explore the challenges of navigating campus life, creating meaningful friendships, and creating a new identity as independent adults.

1/23- Balancing Act - Students will identify healthy ways to balance the demanding rigors of college and extracurricular freedoms.

1/30- The Power of “The Ask” – Students will learn key tools to increase self-advocacy skills and overcome internal and external barriers.

2/13- Thank U, Next: Surviving Breakups- Students will explore challenges associated with breakups of romantic relationships and identify ways to cope and care for themselves during this period of change and transition.

2/20- Finding Your Authentic Self- Students will explore the challenges of navigating campus life, creating meaningful friendships, and creating a new identity as independent adults.

2/27- Balancing Act - Students will identify healthy ways to balance the demanding rigors of college and extracurricular freedoms.

3/6- The Power of “The Ask”– Students will learn key tools to increase self-advocacy skills and overcome internal and external barriers.

3/27- Finding your Authentic Self- Students will explore the challenges of navigating campus life, creating meaningful friendships, and creating a new identity as independent adults.

4/3- Balancing Act - Students will identify healthy ways to balance the demanding rigors of college and extracurricular freedoms.

4/10- Transitioning Back Home - Students will explore and navigate common issues with transitioning back home for short-term and longer-term for breaks and holidays. Students will identify ways to engage in self-care when returning to this environment after the adjustment to college.

4/17- The Power of “The Ask”– Students will learn key tools to increase self-advocacy skills and overcome internal and external barriers.